http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/electrical-workers-s5.jpgSen. Smith talks about his upbringing in Eau Claire and the impact of organized labor in the community. Leaders before us worked to put protections in place for workers, but there’s still more to do.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/4h-swine-girl-s5.jpgState budget cuts have forced UW Extension administrators to rethink their commitment to 100-years of county-based services, putting at risk such popular programs as 4H. County boards are passing resolutions calling for the UW President and Board of Regents to reject the plan.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/uwgb-students-s5.jpgNorthern Wisconsin Senators Dave Hansen and Janet Bewley say public has a right to hear how $250 million in budget cuts will impact their local campuses.